Junior Cost Controller

Do you have the financial expertise to manage the operational finances of HMC’s diverse Fleet and Equipment? Or do you want to learn?

A unique maritime adventure

Your role in the story

As a Jr. Cost Controller, you’ll play a vital role within the Operations and Equipment Directorate by performing financial analyses and monitoring budget and forecast adherence for our diverse Fleet and Equipment. You prepare annual forecasts, ensure accurate project cost allocations, and analyze all operational OPEX and CAPEX, including Operations, Crewing, Departmental, Maintenance, and Replacements. You compile and interpret monthly financial management reports, gathering data from multiple disciplines.

What you will be working on:

• Completing the monthly financial Cost Center close process including analytical review of the variances;
• Preparation of yearly budgets and related financial reporting;
• Overseeing the financial performance against yearly budgets and provide management with accurate information to reach their targets as set in yearly budgets;
• Review, update and develop forecasting methods for various cost types to improve and maintain high quality forecasts. Ensuring jointly with Budget Holders, optimum administration and insight in costs per cost type and assets;
• Taking initiative to support management in reducing the cost levels of the company. Identify and incorporate potential improvements in forecasts;
• Consolidating the various forecasts into overall cost reports for senior management review and approval. Assists the Budget Holders in presentations/reports to Senior Management and internal stakeholders;
• Preparation of the annual close-out and related statutory and consolidated balance statements for Fixed Assets and Inventory;
• Providing ad hoc reporting as required by the Operations & Equipment directorate / Manager Cost Control.

Key ingredients for success:

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance or equivalent;
• A minimum of 3 years relevant working in financial control;
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Suite in particular Excel, SAP and SharePoint;
• Driven by accomplishing results together and able to convince others by arguments based on facts, practical knowledge and logic.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English both written and spoken.

Your future colleagues:

Of course you are curious to meet us as well! Among others, you will work with Ceder and Naomi!

A unique maritime adventure

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we make the impossible possible offshore. We operate the world’s largest crane vessels and with them we install wind turbines, remove retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and install platforms up to 50,000 metric tons, all while focusing on sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. Our people have a learning mindset, are curious and take ownership of their own work and development. We would love to welcome you to our community of proud and passionate colleagues!

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects;
• Strong compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to socialize with colleagues outside your team, such as our Friday-afternoon get together;
• 30 days off to fully recharge;
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?